Get to know a beautiful country and its trailblazing women. Intrepid Travel's new Women's Expedition to Pakistan offers mature solo travelers a rare opportunity to travel thorough this country with a local female leader. On this women's trip to Pakistan, you will experince life from the perspective of local women. See the communities and landscapes associated with the hallowed Karakoram and Hindu Kush mountains and meet pioneering women working on female empowerment projects throughout the region. Trek to alpine lakes, ancient glaciers and the remnants of ruined empires, then witness the evolution of modern Pakistan in the country’s capital of Islamabad. Highlights of this adventure include:

• Attending a unique, female-only salon, owned by a local women and operated out of her home in Gulmit, a town that has existed for hundreds of years and is surrounded by mountains and glaciers.
• Spending time with the inspiring women working to empower their communities through local projects including carpet-weaving, cooking classes and cafes.
• Immersing yourself in remote mountain villages while staying overnight and sharing food and stories with a local family.

From cooking classes to village homestays, this women’s trip Pakistan will have you sharing more than just photographs.